Low Sodium Linguine with Clams
Indulge in a guilt-free seafood delight with this Low Sodium Linguine with Clams, a dish that brings coastal flavors to your table while keeping salt content in check. Perfectly al dente linguine is tossed with tender, briny clams in a light, aromatic sauce of olive oil, garlic, white wine, and zesty lemon. A touch of red pepper flakes adds subtle heat, while fresh parsley and a silky hint of unsalted butter tie everything together. This heart-healthy recipe is ready in just 35 minutes, making it an elegant yet easy weeknight dinner that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. Serve this Mediterranean-inspired pasta dish with a side of crusty bread for soaking up the delightful sauce and enjoy a restaurant-quality meal right at home.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz linguine
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 lbs fresh clams, scrubbed clean
- 0.5 cup white wine
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the linguine until just al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 3
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the clams to the skillet. Pour in the white wine and cover the skillet with a lid. Cook the clams until they open, about 6-8 minutes, discarding any that do not open.
Step 4
Once clams have opened, reduce the heat to low and add the lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped parsley, and ground black pepper to the skillet. Stir gently to combine.
Step 5
Add the drained linguine to the skillet along with the unsalted butter. Toss the pasta and clams together, allowing the butter to melt and coat the pasta. If too dry, add reserved pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the desired sauce consistency is achieved.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, noting that the low-sodium goal is intended to minimize added salt.
Step 7
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1610.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1842.4 |
| Total Fat 65.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 370.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 594.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 143.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 6.5g | |
| Protein 134.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1183.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 140.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3018.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories